The Prairie-Bird by Sir Charles Augustus Murray
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"The Prairie-Bird" by Sir Charles Augustus Murray is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous period in early American history, focusing on the lives of settlers and their interaction with Native American tribes in Ohio. The central character, Reginald Brandon, is introduced alongside a vivid cast that includes his family and various Native American figures, drawing attention to the conflicts and complexities of frontier life.
At the start of the story, readers are immersed in a dialogue between the author and the reader, which sets the stage for a tale rich in detail about the land, its inhabitants, and the tensions arising from colonization. The opening chapters provide a vivid sketch of the area around Marietta, Ohio, detailing its natural beauty and the surrounding Indian territories. The groundwork is laid for ensuing adventures, as characters grapple with dangers posed by both nature and the contentious relations with Native Americans. The beginning hints at themes of exploration, survival, and the search for identity amid rapidly changing landscapes and social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Murray, Charles Augustus, Sir, 1806-1895 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Zwecker, Johann Baptist, 1814-1876 |
| Title | The Prairie-Bird |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Pawnee Indians -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47357 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47357-4 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 498 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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